Energy Grants
14 active federal energy grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
SBA · SB-OIIGA-26-001
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies
DOE-NETL · DE-FOA-0003627
Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Türkiye
DOS-ACN · DFOP0018810
Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026
DOI-BIA · BIA-TEDC-2026
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
DOE-GFO · DE-FOA-0003589
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development
DOE-GFO · DE-FOA-0003548
Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
DOE-ID · DE-FOA-0003339
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
DOT-FAA-FAA COE-AJFE · FAA-COE-AJFE
University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support
DOE-ID · DE-FOA-0002265
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
USDA-RBCS · RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019
RFI - DOE Infrastructure Work Scope Development
DOE-ID · DE-SOL-0008318
RFI - DOE R
DOE-ID · DE-SOL-0008246
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
USDA-RBCS · RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016
Sequestration Information
DOE-01 · FOA-ALL
About Energy Grants
Federal energy grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most energy grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
FAQ
How do I find energy grants for my nonprofit?
Search Grants.gov by the Energy funding category, or use GrantQuick to get automatic alerts matched to your mission — free for 1 search profile.
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for energy grants?
Most energy grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for energy grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for energy programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.